How to Make Perfect Coffee with a French Press

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The discussion centers around improving coffee-making skills, particularly using a French Press. The original poster expresses dissatisfaction with their current coffee-making method and discovers the French Press, leading to a positive experience. Participants share tips for brewing the perfect cup, emphasizing the importance of using the right coffee-to-water ratio, with recommendations of about two tablespoons of coffee per cup. They discuss the significance of freshly ground beans, with suggestions to grind at home for optimal flavor retention. Various coffee brands and types are debated, with some participants advocating for specific blends like Kona or Caffe Midnight over French Roast. The conversation also touches on the importance of proper storage techniques, such as keeping beans in a sealed container or freezing them to maintain freshness. Additionally, there are humorous exchanges about coffee equipment and personal anecdotes related to coffee preferences and experiences. Overall, the thread highlights a shared enthusiasm for coffee and the pursuit of the perfect brew.
  • #31
My guide to making a good cup of coffee:

"Honey, will brew some Java(as in Java the actual type of coffe not Java the generaic name for coffee)?"

"Regular or Decaf?"

"Oh, it's still early---I guess regular will do."

5 minutes later a huge cup of coffee materializes next to me. I don't see what all the fuss is about really :-p .
 
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  • #32
faust9 said:
My guide to making a good cup of coffee:

"Honey, will brew some Java(as in Java the actual type of coffe not Java the generaic name for coffee)?"

"Regular or Decaf?"

"Oh, it's still early---I guess regular will do."

5 minutes later a huge cup of coffee materializes next to me. I don't see what all the fuss is about really :-p .
I'd love a coffee maker like that. Preferably one with other functions as well. I have no problem with a large investment of time and care taking either.
 
  • #33
TheStatutoryApe said:
I'd love a coffee maker like that. Preferably one with other functions as well. I have no problem with a large investment of time and care taking either.
Yeah, that sounds like a good one. I might even tolerate the occassional weak cup of coffee as a trade-off for the convenience and other perks. :-p
 
  • #34
Moonbear said:
Yeah, that sounds like a good one. I might even tolerate the occassional weak cup of coffee as a trade-off for the convenience and other perks. :-p
"Will you take this man to be your coffee maker, to have and to hold, till a weak drip do you part?" :biggrin:
 
  • #35
TheStatutoryApe said:
"Will you take this man to be your coffee maker, to have and to hold, till a weak drip do you part?" :biggrin:
They have medication to treat that weak drip nowadays. :biggrin: :smile:
 
  • #36
Make coffee? What is this strange use of the verb "make"? In L.A. we buy coffee. It is produced by professional barristas. I would not assume that I have the skill or training to "make" coffee.
 
  • #37
According to my recent experiance, LA is in the back woods as far as decent coffee goes.
 
  • #38
Integral said:
According to my recent experiance, LA is in the back woods as far as decent coffee goes.

Yep, that's pretty much why we moved to Oregon. :-p
 
  • #39
Oh, if you freeze your coffee, be sure to keep it frozen the whole time. I don't remember what happened, a storm or something, but the electricity went out, and my coffee in the freezer thawed and refroze. It had a serious mayonnaise flavor- like I stirred in a heaping glob of mayonnaise.
Also, coffee is very porous, so be sure it is kept sealed, unless you like a "everything in my freezer" aroma.
 
  • #40
Integral said:
According to my recent experiance, LA is in the back woods as far as decent coffee goes.
There are decent places. It's just that most people have been brain washed to believe that Starbucks is good coffee. That and telling them that a small is tall and medium is "grande". I tried very had to deactivate the brainwashing when I was working at the Natale's Coffee.
 

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